About the Programme
Calling Youth Advocates with Love for Dublin!
Are you passionate about creating a smart and sustainable future? Do you want to be a voice for your community and help shape the cities of tomorrow? Join the ‘Academy of the Near Future Youth Advisory Panel’—a dynamic and engaging programme designed for 15 to 18-year-olds who are eager to lead, advocate, and make a real impact on their environment.
This programme is a collaboration between CONNECT research Centre of Future Networks headquartered at Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City Council.
Through a series of workshops, reflection sessions, and a final hands-on project, participants will have the chance to help shape Academy of the Near Future programmes on smart and sustainable cities and work with Dublin City Council staff.
Programme Highlights
10 Interactive workshops and reflection sessions
1 Small final hands-on project
Engage with experts from Dublin City Council, CONNECT and Academy of the Near Future
Make an impact in your community
📍 Location session 1, 2 and 3: Dunlop Oriel TAP
🗓️ The group will meet one day every month. Meetings in person (3.5h) and online (1.5h) will variate according to the rhythm of the group.
🗓️ Confirmed dates:
2024
- Saturday 9th Nov. 10- 1:30 pm Training 1
- Saturday 7th Dec. 10- 1:30 pm Training 2
- Friday 7th or Saturday 8th Feb 10- 1:30 pm Training 3
2025
- Week of the 7th April 10- 1:30 pm Meeting with Dublin City Council group and CONNECT researcher
- Week of the 9th June Action project
- Week of the 4th Aug Presentation